News from Seattle's Office of Economic Development

Seattle ranks second in ‘Super Green’ cities of America Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle ranks second in the U.S. for its percentage of “super green” consumers in a recent study by Scarborough Research. The study showed that “super green” consumers, who in engage in the highest amount of environmentally friendly activities, account for 5 percent of all U.S. adults and tend to have high incomes along with high spending. Any marketer who wants to capture the American high spending population – could benefit from green-focused marketing, promotions and products.

Summer films mark a wrap for film industry in Washington State Komo News
Four Feature films are being made in Seattle this summer. But after that, it’s most likely a wrap for the film industry in Washington. Lawmakers are withdrawing financial incentives that allowed for a 30 percent rebate for using local crews and vendors. Without the incentives, film production companies will look to 40 other states still offering Hollywood deals.

Seven money mistakes entrepreneurs make Entrepreneur
Here are seven common personal-finance mistakes that young entrepreneurs make – and how to avoid them. Some mistakes include overinvesting in the business, not paying yourself, mixing personal and business assets, using personal credit cards for business, and failing to plan for the worst.

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36 hours in Seattle New York Times
Seemingly overnight, Seattle’s neighborhoods have transformed themselves into vibrant enclaves of restaurants, bars and galleries. Start in Capitol Hill with a homegrown breakfast at Volunteer Park Café, move to the recently developed South Lake Union urban village, and don’t miss out on the Pike-Pine Corridor with a slew of new restaurants and businesses.

Seattle ranks seventh on world’s ‘overall’ cities list The Globe and Mail
The Toronto Board of Trade’s Scorecard on Prosperity ranks 24 cities based on economy and labor attractiveness. Seattle ranks seventh on the list, with a highlight of employment growth of 2.3 percent last year, a best among all other cities in the ranking.

How to get the best crowd at your event Inc.
Getting the best guests is the first key to hosting an effective event. Companies admit that having the appropriate crowd not only fosters deeper engagement, but also turns attendees into devoted advocates of your brand. Follow these five steps to draw in the ideal crowd.

As a service to the Seattle business community, the Office of Economic Development curates a daily business news blast, Daily Digest. As a feature on Bottom Line, we’re posting a handful of stories from the Daily Digest every day. Find the stories informative or helpful? Keep checking Bottom Line or sign up for Daily Digest to receive the full version in your inbox every day. Subscribe to the Daily Digesthere.